Fishing spot
Harris River
Roadside coho river beside Harris River Campground.
Tongass National Forest · USFS
- Water kind
- River
- Species
- Coho salmon
- Run timing
- {"coho":"late August to September"}
- Shore access
- Yes
- Access modes
- Road
- Regulations summary
- General Prince of Wales regulations apply; check the current ADF&G booklet and emergency orders.
- Regulations url
- adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/fishregulations/PDFs/southeast/2026se_sfregs_princeofwalesisland.pdf
- Reg year
- 2026
Road
ADF&G lists the Harris River among the island's good coho options. The campground and day-use shelter sit right on the river along the Hollis–Klawock highway, and pink and chum salmon also spawn here.
Run timing
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| coho |
Approximate timing; conditions and openings vary.
Location
In pictures
Fishing
Sources
- Harris River CampgroundUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-05
- Prince of Wales Island Fishing InformationAlaska Department of Fish and Game · Accessed 2026-11-05
Last updated 2026-11-05